SR1035: SR1035 Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial tribute passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts the life of Nelson I. Adelman, who grew up in Brooklyn, attended New York University on an athletic scholarship, served in the United States Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and later moved to Atlanta in 1971, where he founded the Adelman Sales Corporation and raised his family. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It also notes that his son David served in the Georgia Senate and later became Ambassador to Singapore.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Nelson I. Adelman on February 26, 2026.
• Recounts his biography, including his education, military service, and business career founding the Adelman Sales Corporation in Atlanta.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Nelson I. Adelman, including his wife, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandson, as well as members of the Georgia Senate who are recorded as honoring his memory.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical result is a formal Senate tribute and an official copy sent to the Adelman family recognizing his life and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses detail Adelman's early life in Brooklyn, his education at New York University, and his military service during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
• The whereas clauses describe his move to Atlanta in 1971, founding of the Adelman Sales Corporation, and community involvement.
• The first resolved clause has the Senate formally honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

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